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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Las Vegas, NV Focus

The DFA Campaign Academy mission is to focus, network, and train grassroots activists in the skills and strategies to take back our country, manage successful campaigns or run for office themselves. With our 2 day weekend trainings, we’re building a grassroots infrastructure of skilled progressive activists in all 50 states.

What are you going to learn?

Field• Your Field Plan: Vote Goals, Targeting, and Field Strategy• Building Your Activist Base• Voter Contact Tactics and Strategies• Get Out the Vote (GOTV)

Communications• Developing a Campaign’s Message• Working with the Media• Advanced Campaign Communication

Finance• Fundraising Strategy and Making the Ask• Tactics: Events and Call Time• Budgeting and Finance Planning

The contribution helps DFA cover its costs, including the venue rental and your copy of our 180 page training manual, lunch and coffee (both days). If you are unable to afford the full cost, reduced rates are available for students and people with low incomes.

CURRENT TV:Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.

It's time to take action to get our country back on track! No more complaining and then not voting, no more whining and then not working to do something about it. This is a group for people who want to help bring about real change in Nevada and across the nation.

Meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7:00 PM at Panera Bread at 2235 Village Walk Dr in Henderson, NV.

Las Vegas Alternative Energy Group: Whether you want to inform yourself or are a Pro, Discuss various forms of energy procuration, why it makes sense for the community, the world and, of course, your pocket book!

NAACP Las Vegas:The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus:We, Hispanic Democrats living in Clark County, Nevada, reaffirm that we are committed to a free society whereby equality for all people is mandated as a way of life in our community. Further, we acknowledge that our members live in various neighborhoods throughout Clark County; therefore, it is our objective to unite as one voice on issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino community, family, and economic opportunities.

For the Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus on Facebook: click here.

Founded in 1974 as Community Action Against Rape (CAAR), The Rape Crisis Center (RCC) began as the combined effort of Florence McClure and Sandra Petta, two women living in Las Vegas who were outraged by the lack of resources and respect for those affected by sexual assault. Mrs. McClure ran The RCC out of her home, with the goal of helping those in Clark County heal from the trauma of sexual violence, and today, the goal remains the same.

Currently, The RCC serves all of Clark County, Nevada. The organization is committed to providing crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and education to those affected by sexual violence. In order for The RCC to assist victims in the transition to become survivors, our non-profit organization depends on a core base of dedicated volunteers and staff. These individuals are empathetic and enthusiastic people who give their time, energy, and personal sacrifice to continue to serve Clark County’s victims of sexual violence. This service is provided through face-to-face and over-the- phone intervention with newly victimized individuals.

LAS VEGAS DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA: Las Vegas Democracy For America is working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level.

Our goal is to create a vibrant, unified Democratic Party in our counties and state. In addition work with other states to promote unity and take back our country in 2008. Sign up here to help.

The Nevada Young Activist Project (NYAP)

The Nevada Young Activist Project (NYAP) was developed as part of PLAN’s commitment to nurturing and supporting the lead- ership development of our state’s youth. NYAP’s vision is to aid the development of an educated and respected youth community that works towards the goals of social justice, willingly takes action and is able to achieve positive changes in our community in order to create accessible pathways to engage the democratic process and to reverse underrepresentation of their communities.

Action PLAN: * Recruit young activists and educate them in public policy making and the political system as a whole * Provide local youth with the necessary tools to become leaders in their community * Develop and continue nurturing an active base that— with comprehensive access to opportunities and resources—actively, continuously and successfully takes direct action within the progressive movement * Develop and nurture a base of able and non-able voters that share our values/goals/ vision and can effectively mobilize them during the electoral cycle * Deepen young people's commitment to civic engagement through voter registration and "Get Out the Vote" activities

Learn More

Check out the NYAP Brochure to see our list of trainings with descriptions.

Get Involved

NYAP members participate in a variety of issues ranging from environmental work, immigration to homeless advocacy. Please contact the local Las Vegas PLAN office to get more information: